WTAM Local News

Looking out for pets

(Brook Park) - The People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, are asking folks to look out for their pets, especially when cold snaps hit which have been the norm for this Cleveland Winter.

PETA has put up a billboard on Brookpark Road near Engle Road which features actress Taraji Henson posing with her dog, Uncle Willie. Next to Henson and her dog ar the words 'Be an Angel for Animals-Keep Them Inside, Where it's Safe and Warm.'

PETA spokeswoman Lindsay Wright says dogs and cats can easily suffer from frostbite desipte the fact they have fur coats. Wright says all pets should be brought inside when temps hit freezing or below.